Robert Lynn Asprin
AmericanScience FictionEpic Fantasyb. 1946 — d. 2008
Robert Lynn Asprin was an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his humorous series MythAdventures and Phule's Company. He also co-created the "Thieves' World" series. Asprin's work is characterized by its playful approach to fantasy and its impact on the genre. He was active in science fiction fandom and the early years of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Asprin died of heart failure in 2008 at the age of 61.
Awards
['Inkpot Award (1988)', 'Balrog Awards (1982, 1983)', 'Locus Award (1982)', 'Filk Hall of Fame (1995)', 'Phoenix Award (posthumous, 2015)']
Notable Works
['MythAdventures series', "Phule's Company series", "Thieves' World series"]
